Learn about Port Adelaide’s fascinating maritime history and its present-day rejuvenation as well as visiting the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary on a guided 2-hour Cruise of the Port River.

PRICE: $59
per person

 

Learn about Port Adelaide’s fascinating maritime history and its present-day rejuvenation as well as visiting the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary on a guided 2-houre cruise of the Port Adelaide River.

A GUIDED TOUR
Your Skipper on the day will also be your cruise guide. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as your guide talks you through the local history, famous ships and iconic locations you are cruising through.

A RICH MARITIME HISTORY
The Port Adelaide River is steeped in a rich maritime history that you will discover as you cruise along its length, seeing famous ships and locations. Your cruise guide will point out interesting landmarks and vessels, and we provide a PowerPoint display with additional information for the duration of the cruise.

A FULLY FUNCTIONING PORT
Port Adelaide is still a functioning Port. On your cruises you will pass by many interesting sights of the Ports daily life and the Ships that work within, all of which will be explained by your tour guide.

ADELAIDE DOLPHIN SANCTUARY
Established in 2005 the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is home to 30 residential Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins and approximately 400 transient dolphins that visit at various times.

On your cruise keep an eye out for these amazing marine mammals as your guide delves into both the history of the sanctuary, the residential population, and the types of behaviours you might observe on your cruise.

UNIQUE ECOSYSTEMS
The Port River is home to several unique ecosystems that you will pass through on your cruise including Shellfish Reefs, Intertidal Zones, Samphire Flats, Mudflats and the renowned 10,000-year-old mangrove forests.

SUBMARINES AHOY
Port Adelaide is home to Australia’s Naval Group Submarine dry dock where you can get a glimpse of these 2-billion-dollar attack class submarine’s being built and hear a little about the work that goes into constructing them.

Learn about the rich maritime history of Port Adelaide
Explore the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cruise by working vessels, historic vessel restorations and the submarine dock
Discover the different ecosystems along the Port River

Port River cruise
Live commentary on maritime history and local sights
Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Pass by Australian Naval Group Submarine Dry Dock
Toilet onboard
Drinks (available for purchase on board)
Food

 

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